FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Tennessee · Near Putnam County · Structure no. 44SR1350001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 135 over Blackburns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.